Thread: 1/8 of inch chip in Goldedge

So you figure id have a better chance of salvaging it with a belt sander. I guess this as to do with the presure applied on the hone. Well this coming from you, I am reconsidering doing it by hand, I think i could get my hands on a belt sander. I dont want to spend 5 hours honing and have the thing crack on me i think i would have a heart attack or something.

Originally Posted by FredS

So you figure id have a better chance of salvaging it with a belt sander. I guess this as to do with the presure applied on the hone. Well this coming from you, I am reconsidering doing it by hand, I think i could get my hands on a belt sander. I dont want to spend 5 hours honing and have the thing crack on me i think i would have a heart attack or something.

Just remember to use very light pressure on the belt, have a platen or something backing the belt. It's best if you can use slow speed, and have some water close at hand to cool the blade. Inexperience usually leads to burned blades, which are worthless afterwards (and I've burned one or two (hundred)) I'd say don't use a belt coarser than 320 or 400, either. Coarser belts leave a very ragged edge which will chip out or snag the blade when grinding.

Thanks alot joe, i appreciate your input. It is of trememdous value to me like im sure many others. cheers